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Festival Paella Catering for Upper Wellingham events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Upper Wellingham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Upper Wellingham
Festival paella catering in Upper Wellingham, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Upper Wellingham. We’re often asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and county and country shows, serving churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Upper Wellingham, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Summer events in Upper Wellingham have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
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Running an event in Upper Wellingham
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Upper Wellingham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Cooksbridge station is about 2.1 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in BN8, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Upper Wellingham, we also cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles east) and Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (2.2 miles south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in Upper Wellingham
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Upper Wellingham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Upper Wellingham and the whole of East Sussex
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Upper Wellingham
It covers several diets with one trader.
In Upper Wellingham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Common questions in Upper Wellingham
Do you come out to small places like Upper Wellingham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Upper Wellingham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How quickly can you serve?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff